It’s a Brave New World

March 7, 2013 at 2:16 pm

The rules are changing for how health professions are regulated in Manitoba and what tasks various health professions can perform. We should all be aware of these developments and welcome the outcomes of Manitoba’s new Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA). I have recently had the pleasure of serving as service […]

Bridging the Culture Gap

February 26, 2013 at 9:56 am

On Monday, we held Dean’s Rounds on “Understanding the Impact of Cultural Diversity in the Academic World” and were enlightened by Lionel Laroche, PhD, P.Eng., a renowned author, educational speaker and consultant who has provided cross-cultural training and coaching to over 15,000 people in nine countries. Organized by Dr. Samia […]

If I Had a Hammer…

January 17, 2013 at 3:52 pm

I am frequently reinforcing how we must, as a medical school, be socially accountable to our community. I believe that as physicians, we serve as role models, and ought to appreciate the stature and recognition we receive as health professionals throughout the community. How do we ‘give back’ for the […]